CycloCross (CX) bikes

[mackieboy]

[mackieboy]

[Kojie]

Saving up to build a for an incoming build

[koykoy]

Hi CXers. :-) Im from Cebu. What bike shop is stocking these CX bikes?

[Samvitug]

@koykoy Try Lifecycle for Giant CX bike bro. Or since you're from cebu, YKK. They carry All city and Surly

[lhei]

ito ang gusto kong bike... may mga budget meal na po ba nito?

[battaglin]

@mackieboy, di ba pwede v-brakes? medyo nahihinaan ako stopping power ng cantilevers.
thinking about CX or mtb na road setup eh. pero I'm more inclined to get a CX bike.

[mackieboy]

pwede po ata ang v brakes.
yung maiksi. si ryanusuke ang nakaka alam ng specific details.

[ryanusuke]

Mini v-brakes gamit ko ngayon. Yung isang boyfriend, Icebox, gumamit ng regular vees sa cx nya, hindi maganda yung pull.

[battaglin]

tnx mackie and ryan!
tignan ko yung giant sa lifecycle.

[mackieboy]

ilan na ba may CX?

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[benjomd]

Originally Posted by mackieboy

pwede po ata ang v brakes.
yung maiksi. .

....you can use short actuation v brakes like mini Vs since the regular ones will bottom out too early.

There are also cx specific v brakes such as the ones made by trp. Im just not sure if our lbs carry the items.

[alencore]

Ganda ng mga CX nyo mga ser!
Malapit na rin ako magkaruon nito kaya puspusan na ang training ko
para pag andito na sya hehe hataw agad LoL!

[oceanrider88]

pwede po ba carbon ROAD frame and fork para sa cx? kung pwede, pano po brake setup? gusto ko po sana mag setup pero flat bar. di ako sanay sa drop bar at sa shifting niya.

pwede din naman ako bumiling mga generic copies na roadie frames - ok po ba mga ito? more on mtbiker po ako pero gusto ko po ng light weight training rig.

pa advise naman po mga gurus. thanks in advance po.

[dm1179]

A cyclo-cross bicycle is a bicycle specifically designed for the rigors of a cyclo-cross race. Cyclo-cross bicycles roughly resemble the racing bicycles used in road racing. The major differences between the two are the frame geometry, and the wider clearances that cyclo-cross bikes have for their larger tires and mud and other debris that they accumulate.

Frame materials are selected with an aim to produce a lightweight, yet stiff and responsive frame. Lightness is prized for ease of carrying while running. A cyclo-cross racer may lift or carry his bike as many as 30 times in one 60 minute race, increasing the desire for a lightweight bicycle. Aluminum frames were popular in cyclo-cross bicycles long before they became commonplace on the road. Today the most popular material is aluminium with carbon fiber being popular at a professional level and steel and titanium being favorites amongst riders searching for a smoother ride and a longer lasting frame.

Cyclo-cross frames require clearance for slightly wider (generally 30–34 mm) tires and the debris and mud that is picked up by them. They are typically very simple, often eschewing bridges between the rear stays. Compact geometry frames with sloping top tubes are less common than on road bicycles due to the need to carry the bicycle easily on the shoulder. Top tube (rather than bottom bracket) routed derailleur cables help combat the build-up of mud. Some specialist cyclo-cross bikes also have a higher bottom bracket to aid clearance over rough ground; extra clearance could prevent toe clips from dragging while re-mounting after an obstacle. This is less common as clipless pedals have become the norm for cyclo-cross.

Typically, the frame geometry is a bit more relaxed than that of a road bike, not as upright in the seat tube, which allows for more shock absorption. Also, the wheelbase is a bit longer, which provides a more stable feel over rough terrain, and helps keep the rider's feet from contacting the front wheel during a tight turn.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclo-cross_bicycle

simple comparison of road racing frame vs cyclo-cross frame shows frame shapes to resemble each other, with the obvious difference on tires and brakes.

Cannondale CAAD8 105 (Racing) -- 700x23C tires, Caliper brakes



Cannondale CAADX 105 (Cyclo-cross) -- 700x35C tires, Cantilever brakes



Cannondale CAADX Ultegra (Cyclo-cross) -- 700x35C tires, Disc brakes